furniture cabinetmaker

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Tasks:

• Operate woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, mortisers and shapers, to cut, shape and form parts and components.
• Study plans, specifications or drawings of articles to be made.
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems.
• Sand wooden surfaces and apply veneer, stain or polish to finished products; prepare and apply laminated plastics.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment.
• Repair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products.

Area of specialization:

• Cabinets.
• Furniture.
• Kitchen cabinets and vanities.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Standing for extended periods.

Screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

5 years or more.